Sales Professional - Inside Sales

Job Description

Job Description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!

As a sales trainee, learn the industry, products, product finance / insurance options, services as well as use of Customer Relationship Management software and proprietary contracting software. Throughout the training program, successfully complete course work, pass exams, and demonstrate appropriate skills to begin fulfilling the following responsibilities.

Compassionate and results-driven sales representative to actively seek out and engage prospective clients with purchasing pre-planned funeral services as well as pre-planned and at-need cemetery/mausoleum property. Meet with client families, at the Funeral Home or virtually, to discuss ‘Celebrating a Life Well Lived’. Present service, product, and property solutions to meet their personal and cultural needs. Take pride in service excellence and a technology rich company to support revenue quota achievement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop trusting relationships with prospective and existing client families in order to generate sales leads. Input prospective client contact information in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Take initiative to contact prospective clients and schedule sales appointments to meet prospective client’s schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Applying listening and empathy skills facilitates prospective client through the pre-planning process and selection of services and property that most appropriately meet their needs. Shows property and property features to prospective families for both pre and at-need sales. Explains insurance product features. Completes sales and insurance contracts ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Utilize CRM software to continually source leads from campaigns, prospective clients, and prior client sales to develop sales pipeline.
• Collaborate with Funeral Director and family on pre-need property or mausoleum sales. Coordinates sales efforts with team members and other departments as appropriate.
• Seek out manager’s coaching to improve sales cycle, sales techniques, software proficiency, and product knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses

• Ability to obtain and maintain insurance license as required by state/province
• Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Experience

• Sales or Customer experience preferred
• Previous experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient computer skills including MS office suite
• Proficient computer skills with CRM and Social Networking Apps preferred
• Professional demeanor and communication skills
• Bilingual, knowledge of another language preferred
• Professional attire required when meeting with clients or representing the company
• Available to work evenings and weekends

Compensation

$50,000 to $100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)

Postal Code: 77030

Category (Portal Searching): Sales

Job Location: US-TX - HoustonCompany DescriptionLife’s not about a job, it’s about purpose.

Do you love sales? Are you passionate about serving your community? Do you want to make a difference with your work?

We’re looking for a sales professional to join our dynamic team! We put people first and value integrity and attention to detail in our work. We’ll change everything you ever thought about working in the funeral services industry. This isn’t your typical job—and we’re not your typical company!

Our Sales Professionals enjoy:
•\tUnlimited Income Potential - with a competitive commissioned incentive package
•\tStability – a recession-resistant, human centered business
•\tBrand recognition – Our Dignity Memorial® is the North America’s largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services.
•\tCompany-Provided Leads - we use the world’s #1 lead-management system and other best-in-
class technology platforms
•\tOngoing training
•\tAdvancement opportunities
We think our CEO, Tom Ryan, says it best:
“At SCI, we believe we are Better Together. When each of us brings our best self to work, we can provide the Service Excellence our families deserve. This is why we provide you and your loved ones with benefits and resources to help you become your best.”
BETTER HEALTH:
Wellbeing is important to us, and to ensure our associates have access to the best care, we offer medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision insurance plans for our associates to select from. Our wellness program offers benefit credits and includes a company contribution toward Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers immediate, confidential help to our associates and their dependents as well as eight free counseling sessions per incident.
BETTER WEALTH:
We are committed to providing the means and resources for our associates to manage their current and future financial needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, financial education tools and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.
BETTER SELF:
We encourage associates to take time off through vacation, holiday, sick time, maternity leave and baby bonding (maternity & paternity) plans. Career development is an important focus, supported by tuition reimbursement, professional training and discounted university rates. Through the Sam Lucas Scholarship Foundation, we provide educational grants to associates, their spouses and children. What is important to our associates outside of work is important to us too. We offer additional benefits including adoption assistance and pet insurance, among many other insurance and benefit options.
BETTER COMMUNITY:
Our Associate Resource Communities (ARCs) are associate-led, self-directed groups of Company colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds. ARCs offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, promote diversity, share ideas, enhance our business and help improve the communities in which we live and work. As part of our mission to promote excellence in funeral service, our mortuary science scholarship program awards over $96,000 annually to 25 deserving students. (Associates are eligible to participate.) In exchange for a contribution to a charity of their choice, our associates can earn an additional day off per year.
Compensation: $40,000 to $100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)
Note: Eligibility requirements apply.
SCI is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
For any difficulties with the application process, please reach out to SCI.jobs@sci-us.com.

Company Description

Life’s not about a job, it’s about purpose.\n\nDo you love sales? Are you passionate about serving your community? Do you want to make a difference with your work?\n\nWe’re looking for a sales professional to join our dynamic team! We put people first and value integrity and attention to detail in our work. We’ll change everything you ever thought about working in the funeral services industry. This isn’t your typical job—and we’re not your typical company!\n\nOur Sales Professionals enjoy:\n•\tUnlimited Income Potential - with a competitive commissioned incentive package\n•\tStability – a recession-resistant, human centered business\n•\tBrand recognition – Our Dignity Memorial® is the North America’s largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services.\n•\tCompany-Provided Leads - we use the world’s #1 lead-management system and other best-in-\nclass technology platforms\n•\tOngoing training\n•\tAdvancement opportunities\nWe think our CEO, Tom Ryan, says it best:\n“At SCI, we believe we are Better Together. When each of us brings our best self to work, we can provide the Service Excellence our families deserve. This is why we provide you and your loved ones with benefits and resources to help you become your best.” \nBETTER HEALTH:\nWellbeing is important to us, and to ensure our associates have access to the best care, we offer medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision insurance plans for our associates to select from. Our wellness program offers benefit credits and includes a company contribution toward Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers immediate, confidential help to our associates and their dependents as well as eight free counseling sessions per incident.\nBETTER WEALTH:\nWe are committed to providing the means and resources for our associates to manage their current and future financial needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, financial education tools and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.\nBETTER SELF:\nWe encourage associates to take time off through vacation, holiday, sick time, maternity leave and baby bonding (maternity & paternity) plans. Career development is an important focus, supported by tuition reimbursement, professional training and discounted university rates. Through the Sam Lucas Scholarship Foundation, we provide educational grants to associates, their spouses and children. What is important to our associates outside of work is important to us too. We offer additional benefits including adoption assistance and pet insurance, among many other insurance and benefit options.\nBETTER COMMUNITY:\nOur Associate Resource Communities (ARCs) are associate-led, self-directed groups of Company colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds. ARCs offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, promote diversity, share ideas, enhance our business and help improve the communities in which we live and work. As part of our mission to promote excellence in funeral service, our mortuary science scholarship program awards over $96,000 annually to 25 deserving students. (Associates are eligible to participate.) In exchange for a contribution to a charity of their choice, our associates can earn an additional day off per year.\nCompensation: $40,000 to $100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)\nNote: Eligibility requirements apply.\nSCI is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.\nFor any difficulties with the application process, please reach out to SCI.jobs@sci-us.com.